16-piece professional ensemble swings through the Great American Songbook in first Scituate Performing Arts Center appearance
McGRATHPR.com – The stars are aligned, and the celebrity musicians are on board! Boston’s premiere Rat Pack tribute big band sets up shop on the South Shore for the one-night-only performance “Come Fly With Me: A Swingin’ Affair Big Band in Concert,” on Saturday, October 26, 7 pm, at the state-of-the-art Scituate Center for Performing Arts, 606 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Scituate. Bandleader Steve Bass delivers 16 of Boston’s top professional instrumental artists, frontman vocalist Donnie Norton, and special guest vocalist Sarah Bass for an all-out night of top-notch entertainment right on Boston’s South Shore.
“A Swingin’ Affair’s performances treat audiences to the rare opportunity to experience a full-size 16-piece professional big band with some of the industry’s top jazz musicians,” shares Bandleader Steve Bass. “Hear the original Sinatra and Rat Pack arrangements as they were intended, the very best in swing sound right on the South Shore!”
Start spreading the news! “Come Fly With Me” features the most sought-after all-star professional performing artists in greater Boston, convened in swing and song for just one night, under one roof – a rare opportunity! Revel in A Swingin’ Affair’s 16 inspired instrumentalists as they dive into the toe tappin’ Great American Songbook, exploring the legendary tunes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and the timeless Rat Pack. Don’t miss the huge swingin’ sound of professional frontman vocalist Donnie Norton, and special guest vocalist Sarah Bass, as bandleader Steve Bass bring all the class, fun, and excitement of Sinatra’s Vegas to you! Hit songs include “Fly Me To the Moon” and “I’ve Got The World On A String”, “New York, New York,” and so much more. Bask in your favorite tunes of the swing and American jazz standard eras blended with sentimental stories about the legendary artists, delivered with a twist from the circa-authentic stage set.
In addition to Sinatra’s most popular recordings (most arranged by Nelson Riddle), A Swingin’ Affair performs hits from the most recognizable crooners of the era, including Bobby Darin, Dean Martin, and guest vocalist Sarah Bass delivering the captivating music of Ella Fitzgerald. No swinging performance would be complete without a little dancing in the aisles, so wear your dance shoes and sway the night away!
“Come Fly With Me” features an exceptional roster of instrumental performing artists, frequently appearing in Boston’s top orchestras and ensembles and beyond, including Bob Bowlby and Zack Bacack, alto saxophone, Greg Floor and John McKenna, tenor saxophone, Melanie Brooks, baritone saxophone, Mike Peipman, Yibran Cotto, Dave Burdett, and Eli Block, trumpet, Clayton Dewalt, Pete Fanelli, and Wes Hopper, trombone, Chris Beaudry, bass trombone, Nick Francese, upright bass, George Darrah, drums, Steve Bass, piano/conductor.
In its dedication to sustaining the intrinsic value of music education, A Swingin’ Affair also engages Scituate High School instrumental students in a world-class masterclass with its artists, preserving the living history of swing and jazz culture with Scituate’s aspiring musicians.
Tickets for “Come Fly With Me” are $35 for adults, $25 for students, available at gofan.co and at the door. Free parking is available on site. This rare night of special entertainment is provided through the generous producing support of McGrath PR and Scituate Friends of Music. To learn more, email aswinginaffairband@gmail.com, visit A Swingin’ Affair on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.
